Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE1 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
1,066
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE33 · South Tyneside
404
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
South Tyneside has less crime — 404 vs 1,066 incidents in April 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded substantially more crime than South Tyneside in April 2026 — 1,066 incidents compared to 404, a 2.6x difference. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, South Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 404 vs 1,066 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
In April 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (259 incidents) while South Tyneside's was Anti-social behaviour (102 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.